Luka Doncic’s special moment with Stephen Curry after the win against the Warriors
Luka Dončić only had a birthday he won’t forgetand he ended it by sharing a laugh with the greatest scorer ever. After that Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on Saturday night, Doncic and Stephen Curry met on the sidelines for a warm hug and a few jokes, even after the explosion.
The Slovenian superstar turned 27 years old on Friday, but the real party happened at the Chase Center. Doncic dominated from the opening tip, posting a massive line of 26 points, six rebounds and eight assists. He sliced through the Warriors’ defense with surgical precision, shooting 9-of-17 from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers. It was the kind of performance that reminded everyone why the Lakers pushed all their chips into the middle to get him.
Steph Curry and Luka Doncic smile after the Lakers’ victory over the Warriors 🔥
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While the Lakers took care of business, Guy Santos did his best to keep Golden State in the hunt. The Brazilian finished with 14 points and two assists, shooting 6 of 12 from the field. The Warriors had no answer for the Lakers’ size and transition game as Los Angeles outscored them on fast break points.
The win is a big boost for the Lakers team that has has faced quite a bit of criticism lately. LeBron James anchored the interior with 22 points and nine assists, while Austin Reaves added 18 points to provide the necessary scoring balance.
For the Lakers, having their franchise cornerstone share a lighthearted moment with a legend like Curry signals a change of guard in the Western Conference. If Doncic continues to play at this MVP level, Los Angeles might just be the “contest” everyone expected.
2026-03-01 04:37:00
